Hello, everyone! This is a new chapter! Chapter 3! I hope everyone will enjoy and without further ado, let's start!
Normal POV
It was silence in the meeting room as Kai looked at the Jewel placed at the center with its previous shine returned to it after Aichi had disappeared.
" There really is nothing we can do to give him his body back?" Misaki ask
" No. He's originally supposed to be the Jewel anyway. His body was just another shell to keep his powers in check." Ren replied
" By using Psyqualia to transfer his soul back into the Jewel, he successfully mended it back to normal. And then his body was no longer needed after that." Leon explained
" Then what will we do about his family? How are we going to explain that their son is now just a power source?" Misaki ask
" I don't know... Sorry..." Leon replied
Kai suddenly stood up as he walked over to the Jewel and picked it up. He made his way over to the door after that.
" Kai? Where are you going?" Miwa ask
" To put him back to where he belongs... He wants that after all..." Kai said
Kai exited the room after that as he slowly made his way to the underground cave. He then placed the Jewel back into the well slowly as he continued to look at it once he retracted his hands. He then remembered Aichi's words before he disappeared.
" I'll stay by your side, Aichi. I promise." Kai said
A month passed, nothing had occured during the month, no attacks from Ibuki and Kai hadn't left the cave since then. The others were back on Earth living their lives, as if nothing happened but they had to keep Aichi's secret while making up different excuses to keep anyone from knowing. And then... Ren and Leon received a letter.
" The Elders?"
They went back to Cray upon the call as they knelt down in front of the Elders.
" Is there something you need, Elders?" Leon ask
" Where's Kai?"
" Still living in that underground cave. I believe we've informed you of his situation a month ago." Ren said
" Yes, we did. We have news and we want you two to ask him to come over. Bring the Jewel over as well."
" Huh?"
" What are you two waiting for? Hurry up and go."
" Yes."
Both left to find Kai as they made their way down to the underground cave. They finally arrived as they saw Kai sleeping beside the well as Ren sighed.
" He always gets like this." Ren said
" I'm surprised he kept the whole place so clean despite making it like his own room now." Leon said
" It's still Aichi-kun's slumbering room after all. He wouldn't want anything dirty like dust to enter the well with Aichi-kun inside." Ren said
" Well, we should wake him up then." Leon said
" Yeah."
Ren was quickly approaching Kai when Leon suddenly held him back.
" What was that for?!" Ren pouted
" Look closely." Leon said
" Huh?"
Ren looked as Leon told him to as he saw a faint green glow around Kai and the well.
" He put up a barrier." Leon said
" Well... What can we do now?" Ren ask
" Break it." Leon said
He took out a blue crystal and tapped it on the barrier as it dissipated. That caused Kai to wake up from his sleep as a grey crystal quickly turned into a sword as the blade's tip was soon pointing at them.
" C-Calm down, Kai! It's just us!" Ren exclaimed
" Ren? Leon?"
Kai retracted the sword as it turned back into the grey crystal and both sighed in relief.
" I see you've been training a lot down here." Leon said
" What are you two doing here?" Kai ask
" We came to tell you that the Elders called for you." Leon replied
" Huh? But why? I thought I gave them a good enough reason." Kai said
" Yeah but orders are orders. And besides, they asked you to take the Jewel with you too." Ren said
" Aichi too? Why?" Kai ask
" Don't keep asking and just do it." Leon said
Kai hesitated a little but listened as he carefully took the Jewel out of the well and followed Ren and Leon. The three were now kneeling in front of the Elders again after arriving.
" Kai, we know this past month was a little hard on you and you couldn't just let it go so easily."
" That's why, Kai... We've decided to give you back the boy slumbering in the Jewel."
" Aichi?" Kai ask
" That's right. However, he and the Jewel are now one. His powers are now at its full potential. So, Kai, we ask that you do your best to protect him once more."
" Y-Yes!"
" Please present the Jewel to us."
Kai quickly took out the Jewel as he placed it on the floor. The Elders used their powers as the Jewel started to float up and form back into Aichi again. Kai's eyes slowly widened as Aichi's eyes opened and he looked around.
" This place is... Kai-kun?" Aichi ask
Aichi looked at himself as he gasped.
" I... I'm back...?" Aichi ask
" A... Aichi!" Kai exclaimed
Kai ran over to Aichi and hugged him as Aichi gasped.
" This is... real...?" Aichi ask
" Yeah..."
" But how...?" Aichi ask
" The Elders brought you back. They gave you your human form back." Kai replied
" Elders...?"
Aichi turned behind to see the Elders as he remembered something.
" The mean shadows Kai-kun were talking to the other day!" Aichi said
Epic anime fall...
" What's with you?! We gave you back your body and you call us that again?!"
" I-I'm sorry!" Aichi exclaimed
Kai and the others just sweat dropped.
" Well, well... Let's leave it at that. It's fine since they're reunited now."
" You understand your duty, right, Kai?"
" Yes. I'll definitely keep to it!" Kai said
" Now go back already. You have people waiting for you."
" Yes!"
" U-Um... Thank you very much!" Aichi thanked
" Now, there's a portal waiting at the underground cave to lead all of you back to Earth. Hurry up and go."
" Yes!"
They went to the underground cave as they saw the portal and looked at each other before nodding. Kai held Aichi's hand before they all jumped into the portal. After they arrived back on Earth, they headed back to Kai's apartment first.
" I've been gone for a month?!" Aichi exclaimed
" Yeah. I'm surprised you didn't know." Leon said
" No. I was always sleeping inside the Jewel. I guess I still don't remember how to do the projection thing yet." Aichi said
" You don't have to now because you have your own body again." Kai said
" So what happened to the Jewel?" Aichi ask
" You've become one with it." Ren replied
" Huh?"
" That means you've fused with it now and your powers are now at its full potential." Kai said
" That means everyone will be in danger just to protect me?" Aichi ask
" We won't, Aichi. We'll keep everyone safe too." Kai replied
" Then I should've just stayed as the Jewel... Just staying around everyone is dangerous..." Aichi said
" Aichi..."
" We'll leave him to you, Kai." Ren said
Both left the apartment, leaving Aichi and Kai alone as Kai sighed.
" Aichi, the others missed you after you reverted back and besides, as long as I'm here, no one will be in danger. Same goes for Ren and Leon. They'll protect the others too." Kai assured
" But I..."
" Aichi, look at me." Kai said, as he turned Aichi's head to face him
" Huh?"
Kai leaned in after that and kissed Aichi on the lips as his eyes widened. Kai released the kiss soon after.
" No matter what danger lies ahead for us, as long as we're together, we'll be fine. Trust me, I will do my best to protect you." Kai said
" Yeah... Thank you."
" Now, let's take a shower and sleep for the night. Do you want to go to school tomorrow?" Kai ask
" I think so... What excuse have the others been telling the school anyway?" Aichi ask
" I don't know myself... I've been staying in the cave with you for the month too." Kai replied
" So it was you. I kept hearing stories that I thought my past memories were coming back." Aichi said
" I did tell a few stories but most of the time, I was just watching over you and training." Kai said
" Training? I never heard that... Maybe it's just my imagination." Aichi said
" Hm... Maybe. Now, let's go." Kai said
" W-Wait a minute! By shower... You mean you want to go together?" Aichi said
" Yeah."
Aichi blushed furiously as he shook his head.
" I-I-I can shower alone! So..." Aichi exclaimed
" Fine... But you should go first. I should still have your clothes from your last sleepover so I'll get them for you. You can just go ahead to shower." Kai said
" Y-Yeah... Thank you, Kai-kun..."
Aichi proceeded to shower in the bathroom as Kai went to retrieve both his and Aichi's clothes. He knocked on the bathroom door after that.
" Aichi, I'll leave the clothes inside, is that alright with you?" Kai ask
" Y-Yes!"
Kai opened the door as he noticed that Aichi had closed the bathroom curtains and he inwardly sighed while leaving the clothes on top of the toilet seat.
" Then I'll go out to wait for you. Do you want some light snacks? You never ate for a month after all." Kai said
" Well, I don't really feel hungry but I guess a light snack is fine." Aichi replied
" Then I'll boil up some oatmeal for you." Kai said
" Y-Yeah... Thank you..."
Kai smirked as he closed the door after that. He searched his cupboard for some oatmeals and boiled it up in a pot. He scooped out a bowl for Aichi and left it on the table when he heard a loud noise coming from the bathroom.
" Aichi?! Are you okay?!" Kai shouted
Kai rushed into the bathroom as he saw Aichi holding onto the sink with a towel wrapped around his body.
" What's wrong, Aichi?!" Kai exclaimed
" I'm just feeling a little dizzy..." Aichi replied
" We should get you out of the shower as soon as possible then. Come on, I'll help you up." Kai said
" Thank you..."
Kai took Aichi's hand when the towel unraveled and fell to the floor. The two just paused and started blushing as Aichi finally screamed. Kai dashed out of the bathroom and shut the door as he tried to calm himself down.
" A-Are you alright inside there...?" Kai ask
" Y-Yes..."
" C-Call me when you're done... I-I'll help you after that..." Kai said
" Y-Yeah..."
Aichi opened the door after he was done wearing his clothes as Kai held in another blush while helping Aichi over to the bed.
" I-I'll go take a shower too... Then I'll give you your oatmeal later... Just rest here..." Kai said
" Yeah..."
Kai went to take a quick shower and then after changing into his sleepwear as well, he went to reheat Aichi's oatmeal before pouring it back out into the bowl. He then went to Aichi with the bowl in hand and blew on the oatmeal after scooping a spoon out from the bowl.
" Now, open your mouth." Kai said
" It's fine, Kai-kun... It's just a small dizzy spell... You don't have to feed me..." Aichi said
" But you're still not feeling well so eat some while it's hot." Kai said
" Well... Thank you, Kai-kun..."
Kai fed Aichi the bowl of oatmeal before going to wash all the dishes up and he went back to Aichi.
" I'll get you some medicine for your dizzy spell and then we can head off to sleep." Kai said
" Okay..."
Kai nodded as he went to get the medicine from his drawers and poured out a glass of water. After Aichi drank down the medicine, Kai cleaned the glass up as well before drying his hands and going off to turn off the lights. He then laid beside Aichi and hugged him.
" Is this okay?" Kai ask
" Yes..."
" Now, go to sleep. I'll be beside you, so don't worry." Kai said
" Yeah..."
Kai waited for Aichi to fall asleep before he fell asleep beside him as well.
Meanwhile, outside the apartment window and perched on the tree was Ibuki, looking at the closed curtains to Kai's apartment.
" Don't worry, Woksis. I was waiting for him to become at his full potential again before going to our capture operation. We just need that pesky Toshiki Kai off his radar. Before he gains back his past memories, we need to get him." Ibuki said
He jumped down from the tree and walked off after that.
In the morning, Kai made sure Aichi's dizzy spell was gone before allowing him to change to head to school. Kai had finished preparing himself and made his and Aichi's breakfast. He waited for Aichi to come out from the bathroom before both started eating their breakfast.
" Delicious!" Aichi exclaimed
" I'm glad you like it. By the way, Ren transported your school stuff with his powers. So you should've gotten the latest work from the one month you've missed until now." Kai said
" I should thank him later. I need to study hard for the one month I've missed." Aichi said
" Don't overexert yourself. If you need help, don't hesitate to approach me." Kai said
" Yeah? Thank you, Kai-kun."
Kai nodded as they cleaned the dishes up before heading to school. Kai dropped Aichi off at his school gate and waved him off before heading to his own school. Sensing something for a split second, Kai turned back to the school gate but saw nothing there and brushed off the feelings and continued his walk to his school.
Meanwhile, Aichi gulped as he was now in front of his classroom doors. He breathed out and opened the door after that.
" Good morning!"
As expected, he was greeted with stares as he nervously made his way to his seat. He set his bag under his desk before taking out the materials that were done for the one month he was gone. He went through the questions slowly to catch up with what he'd missed while ignoring the stares coming from his classmates. And soon, the door opened again.
" Good morning! ... Aichi?"
Aichi lifted up his head upon hearing his name as he smiled when he saw Naoki and Shingo.
" Naoki-kun! Shingo-kun!"
" Aichi!"
" Sendou-kun!"
The three ran over to his table.
" Long time no see! How are you feeling?!" Naoki ask
" I'm fine already. But... What kind of excuse did you guys make up?" Aichi whispered
" We, uh... said you got hit with a major injury that would take months to recover and they took it..." Shingo whispered
" I-I see..."
" We have a lot to catch up on but let's talk at lunch!" Naoki said
" Sure!"
Suddenly, a shadow loomed over them as the window opened.
" Oh? Then why not we do some catching up right now?"
" Kouji Ibuki!"
" Aichi, get away from there!" Naoki exclaimed
Aichi was about to stand when Ibuki forcefully pushed him back down and kicked Naoki away.
" Naoki-kun!"
" Ishida!"
" Get off!" Aichi exclaimed
Aichi pushed Ibuki away as he ran to check on Naoki with Shingo.
" Naoki-kun!"
" Ishida, are you okay?!" Shingo exclaimed
" Yeah... Man, that guy packs a punch..." Naoki said
" We've got to get everyone out of here or they'll be caught up in this too!" Aichi said
" Woksis!"
Woksis appeared after that.
" Hurry up and get out of here! You guys are no match for this guy!" Naoki shouted
" No one is getting out of this room." Ibuki said
Skeletal bones with dark aura prevented the class from getting out.
" Now, Sendou. You have a right to decide, either come with me or this whole class gets it." Ibuki said
" I won't choose anyone!" Aichi said
" Fine then. Woksis!"
Woksis started attacking everyone in the class as Naoki and Shingo went to help them.
" Stop it!" Aichi shouted
" If you just say you'll come then I'll stop." Ibuki said
" I... I won't!" Aichi exclaimed
Ibuki suddenly appeared behind him as he pierced a few points on Aichi's body to immobilize him.
" Aichi!"
" Then you'll have front seats to watch them die because of your choice." Ibuki said
" No..."
Woksis started to attack even fiercer as Aichi's eyes widened.
" S-Stop... Don't..." Aichi muttered
" I'll stop if you just give me the answer I desire." Ibuki said
" Don't... Please... Stop hurting everyone!" Aichi exclaimed
A light glowed around the room as Woksis retreated while Ibuki shielded his eyes.
" What?!"
" In this situation, he could still use his powers?! No... That's not it... His powers are acting on its own accord because of his fear?!" Ibuki thought
The wounds created by Woksis on Aichi's classmates started to heal as the light soon disappeared after that.
" My wounds..." Naoki exclaimed
Aichi fell unconscious after the light disappeared as Ibuki clicked his tongue.
" I have to hurry before this gets any further!" Ibuki thought
As soon as Ibuki tried to reach out to retrieve Aichi, a green crystal was thrown and a shield was put up.
" What?!"
Kai was by the window too as he glared at Ibuki.
" I won't let you do anymore damage!" Kai said
" Kai?!"
Kai jumped into the classroom as he ran towards Aichi and picked him up.
" Aichi!"
" I was close too." Ibuki said
" You really know no mercy, don't you?! What happened to you?! You're different from the past!" Kai said
" That was in the past. Now, I just want him to complete my plan." Ibuki said
" I won't let that happen!" Kai said
" Of course you won't. I'm retreating." Ibuki said before disappearing
" Kai!"
Naoki and Shingo ran towards them as they checked on Aichi too.
" How is he?!" Naoki ask
" He fainted, that's all. But you guys..." Kai exclaimed
" We were badly injured too... But that light that came out of Aichi healed everyone..." Naoki said
" Is it because he's now one with the Jewel? Or was this its power this whole time?" Kai thought
" Stitch up everyone's clothes and arrange everything back to normal before your class start. Use this for the clothes and furniture mending." Kai said, passing them a purple crystal each
" What about Sendou-kun?" Shingo ask
" I'll bring him back to my apartment. He needs rest. I don't think I'll let him come to school for awhile." Kai said
" But..."
" Listen. I don't even know what powers he has right now. Should anything happen and his powers go berserk, I need to make sure to be there with countermeasures. For now, just send any homework or something school related to my place for him. I'll pass his work to you guys after he's done." Kai said
" Alright..."
Kai nodded and carried Aichi as he took his school bag with him as well. He then ran back to his apartment with Aichi in his arms while making sure he wasn't spotted by anyone as he laid Aichi down on the bed as soon as he arrived. He removed Aichi's shoes and socks and set them at the doorstep before waiting for Aichi to wake up. A few hours later, Aichi finally woke up as Kai went to check on him.
" You're awake." Kai said
" Kai-kun..."
" I brought you back from school. How are you feeling?" Kai ask
" I'm fine... Just a little tired..." Aichi replied
" That's good. Hm?"
" Kai-kun...?"
" Look at me for awhile." Kai said
Kai looked at Aichi closely as he swept away the bang covering Aichi's right eye and his eyes widened.
" Is something wrong...?" Aichi ask
" What is this...?" Kai exclaimed
" Kai-kun?"
Kai grabbed a nearby compact mirror and showed Aichi as Aichi gasped. There was a symbol glowing in his right eye.
" This is..." Aichi exclaimed
" Keep calm, Aichi." Kai said
" I-I..."
" Aichi, calm down. I'll ask the Elders about this so don't panic." Kai said
Kai helped Aichi to the other room as he sat him down on the chair he brought over and a screen lit up.
" What is it, Kai?"
" Elders, it's Aichi. This symbol on his eye..." Kai said, shifting Aichi's bangs to let them see
" So he used his powers?"
" Yeah. He healed his classmates after they were attacked." Kai replied
" I healed everyone?" Aichi ask
" Yeah."
" He probably doesn't remember since the powers were unconsciously activated. But this is definitely the symbol of his old cave..."
" The Priestess Cave?" Kai ask
" That's right. To be honest, only the late priestesses who'd prayed in front of the Jewel would know what's going on but..."
" Like you said, they're all died now. What are we going to do about this?" Kai ask
" There is only one thing that can be done now other than observation. Of course, if that's fine with him."
" What is it?" Kai ask
" Head back here and go to the cave. There might still be secrets you can find inside."
" I see..."
" I'll go..." Aichi said
" Aichi?"
" If it helps even a little, I'll go..." Aichi said
" Alright. We'll head over there then." Kai said
" Yeah. Be careful."
Kai nodded as they saw a portal opening up beside them and Kai carried Aichi. He walked into the portal as they were immediately in front of a cave.
" This is the Priestess Cave..." Kai muttered
" Is that the symbol...?" Aichi ask
Kai looked up at the entrance of the cave as he saw a similar symbol above it.
" So this is it... Let's head inside. You alright with that?" Kai ask
" Yeah..."
Kai walked into the cave as they were greeted by a giant pool of water with crystals glistening around the cave.
" It's so beautiful..." Aichi exclaimed
" Yeah."
" Kai-kun, can I come down to look at the pool?" Aichi ask
" If you're feeling better, then sure." Kai replied
Kai let Aichi down by the pool as Aichi scooped out the crystal clear water in his hands.
" It's really beautiful... You said this was my old cave...?" Aichi ask
" Yeah, from what I know." Kai replied
Aichi poured the water back into the pool as it suddenly started to glow.
" What is it?!" Aichi exclaimed
An entrance rose from the pool as steps towards it also appeared.
" A secret entrance?" Kai wondered
" Should we go in?" Aichi ask
" Do you want to?" Kai ask
" I don't mind..."
Kai nodded as he helped Aichi up and they walked into the entrance. After awhile of walking, they finally stumbled upon another open space with a crystal stand in the center with a symbol drawn below it and a spring on the side of the cave.
" This must be where the Priestesses all pray." Kai said
" But they always pray in such a far place? It wasn't even in the original cave we went in..." Aichi said
" I guess so..."
Kai looked at spring as he took Aichi's hand and they walked over to it.
" Are you thirsty?" Kai ask
" But is this alright?" Aichi ask
" I'm sure it'll be fine. Here." Kai said, scooping out some water
Aichi looked at him for awhile before nodding and drank some of the water.
" It tastes amazing..." Aichi exclaimed
" Really?" Kai ask
" Yeah... Try some..." Aichi said
Aichi scooped out the water as well as he let Kai drink it.
" You're right." Kai exclaimed
" This whole cave is amazing in its own way. Maybe they came in this cave so that no evil entity could enter." Aichi said
" You might be right. I mean, it makes a lot of sense." Kai said
" Yeah."
Aichi went to the stand as he touched the symbol on the stand. Suddenly, the symbol in his eye glowed as the stand glowed along with it.
" Aichi?!"
" I can hear their voices..." Aichi said
" What voices?" Kai ask
" This is... The leftover powers of the Priestesses?" Aichi wondered
" Huh?!"
Aichi closed his eyes as a white aura surrounded him and little balls of lights surrounded him.
" I see... Their souls were waiting for me here..." Aichi said
" Souls...? Why?" Kai ask
" Come here, Kai-kun. They won't hurt you." Aichi said
Kai nodded as he went beside Aichi and looked at the lights.
" They sound happy." Aichi said
" Why?" Kai ask
" Because I'm happy too, because you're here." Aichi said
" They know?" Kai ask
" Yeah. I can clearly hear their voices." Aichi said
" Then about the symbol in your eye..." Kai said
" ... Will it back myself? How can I suppress this symbol?" Aichi ask
" They're asking you to suppress it?" Kai ask
" Yeah. Tell me. How can I do that?" Aichi ask
The lights danced around them a little as Aichi blinked.
" So I just need to believe in myself? Alright... I'll try..." Aichi said
Aichi closed his eyes and concentrated as he opened his eyes again and the symbol was gone.
" You did it." Kai said
" I did? I guess it's because you're with me." Aichi said
" T-That's not true... Y-You did it yourself..." Kai stuttered, hiding a blush
" Huh? You're leaving already? But these powers... I can't control them myself." Aichi said
The lights gathered around Kai's right hand as the same symbol appeared.
" What's this?" Kai ask
" Huh? Really? But what about me?" Aichi ask
The lights started to leave as Aichi stood up.
" Wait! How do I control my powers?! What kind of powers do I have?!" Aichi shouted
The lights completely left as Aichi sighed.
" How is it?" Kai ask
" They said that I'd know my powers when the time comes but... Oh, about that symbol... They said that if my powers were to lose control over itself, you can use it to keep it under control." Aichi said
" Is that so?" Kai muttered
" I can share my powers with you too. It's like a link for the both of us." Aichi said
" I see. Don't worry, Aichi. Now that you've suppressed that symbol, we don't have to worry so much anymore." Kai said
" But my powers..." Aichi said
" Don't worry, we'll figure that out too. We know you have healing powers, so all you need is practice on controlling it. I'll help you, alright?" Kai ask
" Yeah... Thank you, Kai-kun." Aichi said
Kai nodded as he gently kissed Aichi's forehead.
" Now, let's go home. It should be getting late." Kai said
" Yeah."
Kai transported them back to his apartment as he let Aichi take a shower while he prepared dinner. Once he was done, both are together and Kai went to take his own shower and relaxed with Aichi a little before both fell asleep for the night.
And that's the end of this chapter! Thank you for reading! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!
